Course Details
Course Name
Political Communication MA
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Cardiff
Course Subject
- Journalism & Media
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7750
Outside EU: 15080
Universities
Cardiff University
Description
The MA Political Communication will deepen your understanding of political communication in national and international contexts and, where relevant, your skills in this field.
You will:
- Explore the political content of the mass media
- Deepen academic and practical understanding of the actors and agencies involved in the production of political news and information
- Examine the impact of media coverage of politics on audiences
- Explore the interaction between media systems and political systems including government media policy, censorship, regulation and ownership
- Be equipped with the research and study skills necessary to carry out project-based professional and academic research
- Enhance academic skills and knowledge in preparation for further academic study
- Develop basic skills in political communications practice
The course explores the rapidly evolving role of communication in political life, both nationally and internationally, and examines how changes such as the increasing importance of new online and social media platforms, image-based politics, and the globalisation of media are shaping politics.
MA Political Communication looks at the influence of actors in the political communications process, including politicians, journalists and citizens by drawing on cutting edge research and case studies.
This course is suitable for those interested in an advanced academic study of political communication or a career in political communication, as well as those already working in political communication, political parties, government agencies and bodies, statutory and voluntary organisations and the mass media.
It is also suitable for people looking to undertake PhD research in political communication.
Distinctive features
Studying MA Political Communication will increase your ability to undertake rigorous analytical work, be capable of producing well researched essays, assignments and dissertations to deadline, and you will have refined and improved your practical political communications skills.